Church Leaders Praise Unity and Youth Mission Plans
The article highlights wartime era church leaders thanking boards and synod members for support, stressing youth training in Lutheran doctrine as vital for the church’s future. It notes hospitality from a city, gratitude to a divine protector, and outlines plans for young people to become carriers of Lutheran faith through extended missions and conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orcata
W. G. Stub
Ann
A Crosse
Almietty Ger
Gracie
Luther
Phil Don
International League
AON Tt
Toned Extension
League
Kina
Madagascar
Zululand
Lutheran Young People’s, Association
America
N. M. Yivisaker
Rey
Gud Dravel
Coormand
Luther League Opening Session Reports Three Year Results
The Luther League convention opened at the Normal school auditorium with a sermon by Rev. Madison of Inwa and an address by Prof. J. N. Brown of Canton. Brown praises growth, notes strong attendance at conventions, and hopes for future leadership and Christian service as the league emphasizes broader church involvement and supportive literature from editors Thorpe and Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesland
St Glafcolteg Northweld
Minn
M. E. Fretheim
Chi- Lazo
Tenner C. Thompson
Minneapolis
Leager
G. Rundhaug
Chicaro
N. L. Belin
Red Wing
James Haupt
St. Paul's
Lutheran Church
West Avenue
Slows
Tohn Peterson
Clinton
Wis
Thorpe
Main
Pia
Wiss
Helen Grok
Red Wing SemialIaader
Lurner College
Westhy Choir
Westhr
Lutheren
West Avende
Cameron
Noeggy Normal School
Luther League
Na, Madson
Bore
Inwa
J. N. Brown
Canton
League
Brown
Jeans Christ
Lomé
Young People's
Lepzue
Word of God
Crrch
Cirenfi
Diserter
Nis
Church of America
Luther
Theapas
Lutheran Church Herald
John Peterson
Wisconsin
Jocal Teagues
Board of Education
Luther Band 15 Heard by Great Crowd
A large audience witnessed the Luther Band event with wide attendance from noted communities. Rev NM Vivisaker of Minneapolis reports rapid growth, with about 2,800 local leases and 100,000 total members across districts, signaling strong organizational expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Band
NM. Vivisaker
Minneapolis
Reading
Minn
Iistrien
Odin
Selowls
Ehiteh
Pyevinte Organiza Tin
Lather
Minderins
Ariliidl
Measure Held Up by Williams Opposition in Senate
The measure faced delay after Senator Williams signaled opposition and Democratic leader Marlerwoort urged delay until after the November elections. Arguments cited would push federal costs into billions, with Treasury estimates showing varied total costs depending on veteran benefit choices and financing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlerwoort
Trdepwool
McCumber
House
Senate Atl
Treasury
McCimber
Galesville Man Withdraws Bravery Stunt With Finger
Dramatic drunken boast ends in a violent act as one man cuts off another’s finger in Galesville after an ax challenge. Three local men drank together and bragged of bravery before the grisly display. The incident underscores reckless bravado and its consequences in a small community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vere
Galesville
Fach
Veterans land program proposal described
The passage outlines a land settlement plan replacing reclamation with veteran preferences for entry on public or Indian lands. It notes costs and benefits are unclear, and that veterans would receive aid later with access determined by location and project details. The plan would pay for lands by a payment equal to adjusted service credit plus 25 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Cumber
Romes
Thoga
McCumber
Hie
Publicity Plan Debated at Wisconsin League Convention
At the Wisconsin state city league convention in Appleton three hundred officials from cities and villages backed expanded publicity for official actions to curb criticism. Newspaper men described new publicity angles and reporters discussed village issues led by Hammersley of Sherwood. Hatton of Cleveland spoke on home mile. a joint session with the Wisconsin waterworks association was scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Wis
Wisconsin
Offici
Hammersley
Corporaton
Sherwood
Hatton
Clevelaps
Wisrongin Waterworke Association
Russians Loot Czars Tombs in Treasure Hunt
The bolsheviki reportedly violated the tombs of Czars at St Peter and St Paul cathedral in Petrograd. The Czarina Anna of Russia’s silver tomb and Catherine the Great’s coffin were damaged and valuables taken, while Peter the Great’s coffin was left intact but pried for jewels. News of the sacking sparked widespread indignation among Russians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter and St. Paul's Cathedral
Tetrograd
le Journal
Anna Tranorny
Catherine the Great
Peter the Great
Further Hearings Planned on Green Bay Road Removal
Citizens Committee appointed to confer with railroad to reach agreement after a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce discussed the Green Bay Road withdrawal from La Crosse. Residents urged guaranteed permanent service and raised the condition that tracks be removed only from state street south to det. A committee was formed to arrange a conference with carriers and notify the Wisconsin railroad mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Green Bay
la Crosse
Wisconsin
G A R HEN LEAVE MONDAY FOR STATE MEET AT EAU CLAIRE
Veterans of the civil war in La Crosse will depart Sunday noon for Eau Claire to attend the Wisconsin Department encampment of the G A R. Leader Edward Cronon announced the trip and said riders lacking reduced fare certificates should obtain them.
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G. A. R. Hen
Eau Claire
la Crosap
Eau Chire
Anual
Wisconsin Department
Edward Crenon
Crenon
Thomas Rooney
John Roones
John A. Rigley
Theodore Viauser
Judee Cronon
Ashers
Lightning strikes Rickenbacker plane injuring three workers
A plane carrying Captain Eddie Rickenbacker was struck by lightning near Petrot Mich. The craft, about to depart for Chicago via a New York to San Francisco route, was damaged but Rickenbacker and his party escaped injury. Three workmen repairing the plane were hurt, one seriously.
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Petrot
Middie Rickenbarker
Crespelic
Crorsennie
New York
San Francisco
Packard
Rickenbacker Widbik
Chimage
Rickenbacker
Greeks Bombard Turkish Town on Black Sea Coast
The Greek fleet bombarded Sansun, a Turkish town on the Black Sea coast near Constantinople, causing damage whose extent was not yet determined. The report notes Allied actions and the tense situation in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Sea
Constantinople
Paris
Sansnn
Wis Lombardot
Blaine's Charges Against Operator Defy Specifics
Madison officials report Blaine charges against a telephone operator lack specificity as the governor's aides reference political maneuvering over Justice Crownhar's appointment. Jay Hopkins seeks reinstatement after being charged with obtaining political information by listening to conversations. The case centers on alleged transmissions from the Wisconsin capitol telephone line and potential court action if reinstatement is denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Blaine
Hopkins
Wisconsin Capitol
Ralph Imes
Wesneying
Civil Service
Dardeslir
Senate RM
Washington
Gov
Charles A. Crownhar
Supreme Court
Miles C. Riley
Jay Hopkins
Oemonissing Rhe
Hopkine Sac
University of Wisconsin
Shoy
Co Povernor
Via
God Mather
Mit
B. Sharm
Faery Four
State Department Informed of Tagna Deadlock Today
The Washington press notes the State Department is informed of a stalemate at the Chilean Persian mediation conference. Expectation grows that a formal offer may be sent, with Secretary Hughes possibly presenting a plan to avert a breach and salvage negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Hughes
Thas
Tatghir Mage
Washington
The Innocent Law-Abider Dyer: Sparker 7 Killed
A fractured report from The Legion Weekly recounts the death of Sparker 7 on his first night shift. The piece notes he was an orderly, law-abiding worker in a dim scene as the moon slid behind a cot and lamps were lit without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparker
Fryer
Americas Legion Weekly
Card of Thanks from the Halsiac Family and Friends
A brief card of thanks from Mr and Mrs WM Halsiac and family expresses gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy following a bereavement. The note mentions Local No 20 Americus Press Co and references Support from Sanford and other locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lally
Ts Condon
Americus Press Co
Stanfard
WM Halsiag
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